Category Archives: Entropy

‘Logan’ underwhelms in final outing

Posted on March 3, 2017 by reelentropy

4/10 After 17 years and nine movies, comic book die-hards are finally getting the Logan they always wanted — the warrior-poet who curses like a sailor as he graphically dismembers other characters, barely in control of his feral rage. Too … Continue reading →

Posted in Entropy | Tagged #deadpool, #hugh jackman, #liev schreiber, #patrick stewart, bad words, Boyd Holbrook, Charles Xavier, comics, forgettable, Huge Ackman, James Mangold, Logan, missed opportunity, rated R, Sabertooth, underwhelming, unimpressed McKayla | 3 Comments

‘Get Out’ a supremely competent thriller

Posted on February 24, 2017 by reelentropy

8/10 They gave half of sketch comedy duo Key & Peele a movie — and it’s a psychological thriller? Get Out of here! When Chris Washington (Daniel Kaluuya) drives up to the country with his girlfriend, Rose Armitage (Allison Williams), … Continue reading →

Posted in Entropy | Tagged #comedy central, Cahterine Keener, Daniel Kaluuya, Get Out, Jordan Peele, Keanu, Keegan-Michael Key, Key & Peele, prairie-home witch, tame | 1 Comment

‘Great Wall’ like any other blockbuster

Posted on February 22, 2017 by reelentropy

3/10 Advertising for The Great Wall centered on one question — “What were they trying to keep out?” The Mongols. They were trying to keep out the Mongols. In the 11th century, European mercenary William Garin (Matt Damon) has crossed … Continue reading →

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‘Wellness’ a valiant attempt at a better movie

Posted on February 18, 2017 by reelentropy

5/10 Between Pirates of the Caribbean, The Ring and Rango, Gore Verbinski’s consistently popular movies have grossed $3.72 billion worldwide, making him the 10th-highest grossing director in the world. With a projected opening of $6-8 million, A Cure for Wellness … Continue reading →

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‘John Wick: Chapter 2’ is the hardcore action movie you need

Posted on February 15, 2017 by reelentropy

9/10 John Wick: Chapter 2 is awesome! Everybody go see it. After John Wick (Keanu Reeves) returned from retirement as an assassin in the previous film, Santino D’Antonio (Riccardo Scamarcio) calls in an old favor from him. Wick is given a … Continue reading →

Posted in Entropy | Tagged #john wick, #keanu reeves, #laurence fishburne, #mad max, #mad max: fury road, Chad Stahelski, Common, Derek Kolstad, Garish-but-stylish, John Wick: Chapter 2, Ruby Rose, sudden Judo | 2 Comments